My Family...My Rock

You really never know how fortunate you are until you look around. In the hospital, everyone kept telling me how lucky I was to have such a wonderful family. Some patients at the hospital did not have anyone... and if they did, no one came to see them. It was very sad and very eye opening for me. I was never alone unless I was in dialysis or napping. So here is a tribute blog to my family (blood or not).

My Mother, My Nurse

My mom was there every waking moment with me in the hospital. She REFUSED to go home...no matter how many times I pleaded with her. Being in the hospital eventually made her come down with something. She was so miserable, but she fought through it. Every time I woke up...she woke up. This experience has really brought me even closer to my mom. I have the best mother in the WORLD and I do not know what I would do without her.

My Father, My Protector

My father is such an amazing and strong man. I can not imagine how he felt seeing his princess/twin/body guard the way I was. Everyday he would come to the hospital and every evening he would go home. At times, I felt bad for him being on the road so much, but my day was not complete without seeing my father. Anything that I wanted or needed....he made happen. My relationship with my father is so amazing. How could I ask for a better father?

My Brother, My Inspiration

Anyone who knows me knows that my brother and I are SUPER close! Every time he came to the hospital he brought me a surprise. There was no telling what it would be. He always knew how to brighten my day! My face would just glow when I saw or was around my brother. He is truly my inspiration. He managed to worry about me and focus on exams and GRADUATE!! He is so amazing!

My Support System

There are so many people who were part of my support system that I need to thank...from my encouraging aunt/uncle to my crazy/amazing aunts to my best friend/sister to my sorority sisters to my church members to my parents friends and employees to my sisters to...the list goes on and on and on. Everyday I had company...whether I was mentally there or not! All of you helped me get through this hard time in my life and I will be forever thankful!